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Who We Are
The Association of Anambra State Development Unions, hereinafter called AASDU is an umbrella body for all Anambra towns, trades and professional unions based in Lagos, Nigeria .
AASDU was established in March 1988, and was registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission in 1995. Membership of AASDU therefore consists of the aforementioned bodies whose accredited representatives form the AASDU Governing Council. Aside from our highly credible Board of Trustees, every sitting governor of Anambra State is constitutionally recognised during their tenure as AASDU Grand Patron. To this effect, the Anambra State Liaison Officer here in Lagos represents the Governor in our council meetings.
Registered Office
Our registered office of the Association shall beAnambra State Liaison Office, Solomon Close, by Silverbird Gallery, Victoria Island Lagos.
OUR PRESIDENTS
1. His Excellency, Chief Arthur C. I. Mbanefo, FCA, CON; ODU 11 OF ONITSHA.
2. CHIEF C. C. IFEANYI, Inst.D, Ichie Nnamuzie of Ihiala.
3. CHIEF EMMANUEL IFEANYI ANYADIKE, AGUNECHEMBA NANKA.
4. CHIEF BARR. VINCENT OSAKWE, NWAWELUGO.
5. CHIEF SIR AMECHI CHARLES EBELEDIKE, FCA, IKEDINIGWE ANAOCHA.
Anambra State:
Here’s a brief history of Anambra State in Nigeria.
- 9th century AD: The earliest signs of civilization in Anambra State can be traced back to this century, with archaeological findings in Igbo-Ukwu and Ezira revealing sophisticated administrative systems and great works of art.
- 19th century: Great Britain recognized traditional kings and leaders in Anambra State and appointed noble leaders as Warrant Chiefs.
- 1967-1970: Anambra State was part of the secessionist Republic of Biafra, formed by Igbo nationalists, during the Nigerian Civil War.
- 1976: The state was formed from part of East Central State, with Enugu as its capital.
- 1991: On August 27, the state was reorganized, and Enugu became a separate state, with Awka as the capital of the new Anambra State.
GOVERNORS OF ANAMBRA STATE.
- Joseph Abulu ( Military); August 27, 1991 to January 1992.
- Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife (Civilian, SDP); January 2, 1992 to 17, November 1993.
- Dabo Aliyu (Police); November to December 1993.
- Mike Attah ( Military); December 9, 1993 to August 21, 1996.
- Rufai Garba (Military); August 21, 1996 to August 6, 1998.
- Emmanuel Ukaegbu (Military) August 6, 1998 to May 29, 1999.
- Dr Chinwoke Mbadinuju (Civilian, PDD); May 29, 1999 to May 29, 2003.
- Dr Chris Ngige (Civilian, PDP); May 29, 2003 to March 17, 2006.
- Mr Peter Obi ( Civilian, APGA); March 17, 2006 to November 3, 2006.
- Dame Virginia Etiaba ( Civilian, APGA); November 3, 2006 to February 9, 2007.
- Mr Peter Obi (Civilian, APGA); February 9, 2007 to March 17, 2014.
- Mr. Willie Obiano ( Civilian, APGA); March 17, 2014 to March 17, 2022.
- Prof. C. C. Soludo ( Civilian, APGA); March 17, 2022 to Present.
Our Projects
Promoting Peace
To promote peace, understanding and friendly co- existence between the people of Anambra State resident in Lagos on the one hand, and other citizens of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the other, by creating a veritable forum for social and cultural interaction, cross pollination of ideas, exchange of knowledge/ know-how; presenting a platform for negotiation and peaceful resolution of socio-economic issues affecting Anambra State indigenes and Ndigbo resident in Lagos among themselves or with other Nigerians or non-Nigerians without discrimination.
Promoting Rights
To sustain, promote and protect all the rights, privileges, entitlements and lawful activities of Anambra citizens and Ndigbo living in Lagos State as provided in the Nigerian Constitution and other binding laws guiding the Association's activities.
Promoting Social Interests
To promote, protect, support and advance the social and economic interest and welfare of its members.
Supporting Governments
To promote and support State and Federal Government policies and projects aimed at the rapid development of the State and its rural areas.
Executing Programmes
To initiate, organize and execute programmes, activities and projects calculated to enhance at all times amiable brotherhood, harmony, unity, understanding and co-operation among its members and to promote social, cultural and economic well being and image of Anambra State and Nigeria in general.
Making Contributions
To make contributions for the promotion and advancement of charitable or benevolent activities and organizations.
Co-operating
To co-operate with any organization in the country with similar aims and objectives, as the Association may determine from time to time. To do all such things as are incidental or conducive to the achievement of any of the above objectives.
